Chapter 0542
Chapter 0542
Back in her room, Suzy couldn’t stop replaying the image of Dylan avoiding her.
The truth was, she didn’t truly want to reconcile with him. Even if it was for Grace and Diana, it wasn’t something she felt compelled to do.
The real reason she had gone through all this trouble was that she didn’t want to owe him anything.
But if he was so determined to push her away, then fine–this would be the end of it.
She had given him plenty of chances, more than once. Continuing to pursue him now would only make her seem desperate, and that wasn’t who she was.
With that thought, Suzy began packing her bags. Once done, she called Riley and Allen, instructing them to do the same and meet her in the lobby in ten minutes.
True to their word, Riley and Allen showed up right on time. Not seeing Dylan or Victor anywhere, they exchanged a glance.
Though curious, they didn’t ask questions and waited for Suzy’s next instructions.
When she saw they were ready, Suzy simply said, “‘Let’s go.”
The two exchanged another quick glance. As Suzy turned to lead the way, Riley leaned close to Allen and whispered, “Didn’t Boss say she didn’t care about whatever was going on between Dylan and Helena? So why are we suddenly leaving?”
Allen glanced at Suzy’s back before responding quietly, “Maybe something urgent came up.”
“Could be,” Riley agreed, nodding thoughtfully. Maybe there’s news about her father. That would explain why she’s in such a hurry.”
Suzy’s keen hearing picked up their murmurs, but she didn’t acknowledge it.
The car they had arranged was already waiting at the hotel entrance. After they all climbed in, the vehicle drove for about half an hour to a remote, open area.
A helicopter was waiting for them, ready to depart.
As they approached, Suzy stopped and turned to them. “You two head back first. I’m going to find my father.”
Riley and Allen were immediately resistant.
“Do you have a lead?” Riley asked, concern etched on his face.
“No.”
“No leads at all? Then where are you planning to start?” Allen frowned deeply, his expression tense. “Even if you want to search, we’ll do it together. How can you go alone?”
+25 BONUS
Chapter 0542
“Why should we all go together?” Suzy chuckled softly. “He’s my father, not yours. If you didn’t know me, he wouldn’t have anything to do with either of you. You’re under no obligation to join me on this.”
She glanced meaningfully at Riley. “Besides, Riley has a child now. Who knows what we might encounter on this trip? It’s not suitable for you to come along.”
The mention of a child made Allen glance at Riley, his expression tinged with frustration. He turned back to Suzy and said pointedly, “She’s planning to terminate the pregnancy.”
Suzy’s eyes immediately snapped to Riley, her brows furrowing. “Why?”
Allen didn’t give Riley a chance to respond. “Because she doesn’t want to have anything tying her to me, so she’s going to end this innocent life!”
It was deliberate–Allen wanted Suzy to step in and convince Riley.
This child meant the world to him. It was his first, and he wanted to give it all the love he could, striving to be the best father possible.
But he hadn’t anticipated Suzy’s sharp response. “And you’re proud of yourself for tattling? If she’s willing to give up her own child, it must be because you can’t give her what she wants. She’s so disappointed in you that she’s ready to walk away from everything, even her baby.” “That’s not true! I’ve already proposed to her! I told her I’d do my best to be a good father—” “Just a good father?” Suzy cut him off coldly. “Allen, if the only reason you’re proposing to her is because of this child, then I support her decision. Ask yourself honestly–if there were no baby, would you still want to marry her?”
